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Given the limited number of vacation days many receive in the U.S., it’s not surprising that Americans tend to turn to Mexico — a destination that offers up endless sunshine and relaxation a short distance away — when planning a trip. But which Mexican coast should you spend those precious vacation days on? While both…
Fact: Traveling and eating healthy don’t always go together. After all, you’re on vacation and stuffing your gullet with buttery, cream-filled pastries in France and three helpings of soul-satisfying fried food in the American south just feels right. But for some, with that overindulging comes days of inevitable post-trip guilt. Instead, sidestep that wretched feeling…
Whether you’re too lazy to trek outside and find a restaurant or simply prefer to treat yourself to a decadent stack of pancakes while sitting atop a fluffy bed in a plush bathrobe, hotel room service has always come to the rescue. But what if we told that you that the silver platter, breakfast-in-bed amenity…
At first glance, Spain and Portugal seem like two peas from the same pod. Both countries share space on the Iberian Peninsula, exude an old European feel, and are known for their tasty cuisine, which features many of the same core ingredients. We love Portugal for its charm — something you can still find in…
Praca da Figueira image courtesy Kyle Valenta It’s hard to argue with pretty, making it almost impossible to find a thing to fight about when it comes to Lisbon. The hilly Portuguese capital has been enchanting artists, authors, and travelers for centuries, and is seeing a major resurgence in interest. According to Lisbon’s government, the…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Divya Thakur You’ve gobbled pizza in New York City, scarfed down cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and stuffed yourself with barbecue in Texas. When it comes to food, each state is special in its own way. That being said, picking a state dish is as hotly contested as the 2016 presidential election. While…
From the loud noises of locals haggling to the pungent smells and vibrant colors of fresh fare, food markets around the world can awaken the senses. These indoor and outdoor markets, which can be chaotic or operate in a tidy fashion, are also often the heart of a community. In other words, not only are…
Plaza Mayor in Madrid; image courtesy of Kyle Valenta. Urban rivalries are no new thing — just ask residents of New York City and Los Angeles in case you’re curious. Throughout our travels, we’ve learned that the desire to prove your city’s superiority isn’t strictly an American thing, either. While we at Oyster.com love both…
Pop Quiz: Are you one of those travelers who takes a photo of every single dish you eat? And when you return home from said trip, your mailbox (or inbox) is chock-full of Food & Wine, Saveur, and Bon Appétit magazines (or e-mails)? Do you know what it means to have an item cooked sous-vide,…
Not sure about you, but for us, one of the great beauties of a hotel stay is coming “home” after a full day and night of exploring a new city, hitting the hotel bar, and stumbling upstairs for a great night’s sleep. And it turns out that hotel bars have done much more throughout the…